| Part of Series | Compact Discoveries |
| Length | 58:00 |
| Licensor | Fred Flaxman |
| Producer(s) | Fred Flaxman |
| Formats | Documentary, Special, Weekly Program |
| Topics | Music |
| Produced | 2003 |
| Added to PRX | July 2, 2006 |
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Features a star-studded program broadcast on the eve of the first anniversary of Gershwin's death.
http://www.compactdiscoveries.com
July 11: Anniversary of Gershwin's death on July 11, 1937.
Authoritative, Engaging, Informational
English
Compact Discoveries 31: "A Gershwin Tribute"
The program takes us back in time to July 10, 1938, and we listen to a memorial broadcast honoring George Gershwin on the eve of the first anniversary of his death. It features Jane Froman, Felix Knight, Sonny Schuyler and the Victor Salon Group, conducted by Nathaniel Shilkret.
The program begins with a musically-illustrated biography of Gershwin in which we hear Al Jolson singing Gershwin's first hit, "Swanee," and an excerpt from Gershwin himself playing his "Rhapsody in Blue" with Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.
Complete script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.
